Brief rains reveal failing school roof, now slated for emergency repairs
Despite the record dry spell and ongoing drought conditions in Vermont, a brief break in the sunshine last week for rain showers revealed leaks in the roof at Brookside Primary School and emergency repairs are scheduled for next weekend.
Career center bond: Info hearing Oct. 7; ballots available now
Ballots are now available for the Central Vermont Career Center bond vote that will take place on Nov. 4. AN informational hearing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Brookside, Crossett Brook teachers chosen for UVM Outstanding Teacher honors
Teachers from Brookside Primary School and Crossett Brook Middle School have been nominated for the University of Vermont’s annual Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards.
Oct. 6-11: Harwood celebrates Homecoming Week & Harvest Fest
Next week at Harwood Union High School will be packed with special activities as the school celebrates its third annual Harvest Fest and Homecoming week.
Summit School fall trad music classes begin Oct. 18
Fall classes at Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture in Montpelier begin Oct. 18 for youth and adult students.
Saint Michael’s College announces new tuition rates for Vermonters
Saint Michael’s College this week announced new financial aid opportunities to lower the cost of attendance, particularly for students from Vermont.
UPDATED: Committee sends buildings report on to full Harwood board for review on Oct. 22
An architectural report on the physical condition of the schools in the Harwood School District is complete and school officials this week will begin reviewing its findings. The report comes as school leaders say the need for a construction bond to address facility needs is growing.
Harwood honor students open new food pantry with drive, Oct. 6-10
In accordance with the mission of its parent organization, Harwood Union High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society has opened a school food pantry.
Mold concerns prompt testing, cleaning at Brookside Primary School
Concerns about possible mold growth in the basement of Brookside Primary School in Waterbury prompted the Harwood school district to order tests and school administrators shared results of that testing this week.
Harwood junior earns a sports leadership role
Harwood Union Middle/High School is home to multiple sports teams for each season, with more than 200 student-athletes participating each fall through spring.
New school year – new HUUSD hires
As the new school year gets underway, there are a handful of new faces in the schools of the Harwood Unified Union School District. But the district’s staffing level is down about 50 positions from just two years ago.
Paramedic training program to expand to Central Vermont Career Center
Central Vermont Career Center School District has announced that its entered into agreements that will expand availability to advanced Emergency Medical Services education in Central Vermont.
Nov. 4: CVCC board sets bond vote for new career center
BARRE — The board responsible for running the Central Vermont Career Center just made its plans to ask voters in 18 area towns for $149 million to build a brand-new facility in Graniteville official.
CVCC shifts to self-promotion of career center bond
Dreams of building a $149 million new home for the Central Vermont Career Center now hinge on an in-house marketing campaign and turnout for an off-cycle special election that is just two months away.
Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office seeks a contractor to help with Vt.’s education transformation
The Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office has put out call for proposals to hire a contractor to analyze Vermont’s education finance system and the directive to establish a foundation formula as outlined by Act 73, the landmark public education transformation law, passed by the state legislature earlier this year.
Harwood school board says ‘business as usual’ amidst redistricting uncertainty
As the first week of school got underway, the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board returned to work determined to focus on district priorities while taking a wait-and-see approach to looming redistricting questions created by the state’s new education transformation law passed this spring, Act 73.
Harwood Hall of Fame to add five new members on Nov. 15
The Harwood Union Hall of Fame Committee this week announced the five inductees it has named to its 13th class to be honored at an induction ceremony in November.
CVCC board ready to discuss marketing plan for career center bond
The Central Vermont Career Center School District is gearing up for a special $149 million bond vote this November to build a new career center. Here’s a recent report from The Times Argus with links to additional information about the project. As part of the career center district, Harwood voters will be part of this vote.
Local churches host annual free back-to-school supplies event
Several Waterbury-area churches will host the annual Back-to-School Bash school supplies event on Monday, Aug. 11, at Rusty Parker Memorial Park.
Harwood 8th grader wins Hildene essay prize
A Harwood Middle School student was honored this spring with a top prize in the annual 8th Grade Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition.